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Registration for the special interest groups start at $5 per session. Each group sets its own fees for supplies.

Registration for Meetups is free.

Registration is necessary in order for you to receive the door code or Zoom link 24 hours before the group meeting time, and also to provide your contact information to the organizer so that supply lists and any other instructions can be sent to you.

Interest Groups

  • Dye Lab: Painting Animal Fiber with Acid Dye

    • 02 Feb 2023
    • 07 Dec 2023
    • 11 sessions
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 3
    Register

    Join us for a fun afternoon, working on your own projects. This Lab is for Advanced Beginners and beyond. You need to bring your wool, mohair, alpaca or silk pre-soaked in vinegar, rubber gloves, plastic bins and dye to share. We use a variety of techniques and equipment - low water immersion, steaming, crockpot dyeing, etc. with consultation from an experienced leader Beth Sellars - to get the result you want. If you like, bring magazine pages or photos with images you find appealing, and we'll help you mix dye colors to match.

    Level: Advanced Beginners to Expert

    Host: Beth Sellars and Judi Jetson bio 


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  • Natural Dye Interest Group

    • 26 Mar 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    • 15
    Register

     In March the Natural Dye group will be exploring two dyes that come from the inner bark of trees: Brazilwood  (Caesalpina echinata) and African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon). Brazilwwood gives a lovely pink-red color while the African Blackwood gives soft purplish hues. As usual please bring pre mordanted samples of cellulose or protein fibers. We will do a post dye modification with iron on both samples.

    The dyeing takes time so bring along a project to work on as well as any show and tell you'd like to share.

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  • Stitch & Stab Circle

    • 27 Mar 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    Knitters! Crocheters! Needlefelters! Let's get together with your needles or hooks and make stuff. This is not a class- you should know something about your chosen craft but my suspicion is that you will learn something along the way. Knitters, needlefelters and crocheters are just like that. We do have some experienced folks in our group so you can count on getting some advice too.

     Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, any FO's for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library for perusal, lots of yarn for sale in the shop and we have tea and coffee available. 

    Skill level: This is not a beginner's class. You should have some knowledge of your craft, but all skill levels are welcome!

    This is a free event for members but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Hosted by Peggy Newell


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  • Night Knitting Circle

    • 29 Mar 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    Knitters arise! After a long day at work, how about a little creative time with friends mid-week? This is not a class - you should know how to knit, but we suspect you will learn something along the way. We have experienced knitters in our group, so you can count on getting and giving some advice.

    Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, items for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library, local yarn for sale in the shop and tea and coffee are available. Bring your own supper.

    Skill level: This is not a group for beginners to learn how to knit. All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of knitting is required.

    This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Cohosts: Judi Jetson & Mary Euler



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  • V-Handwork Circle

    • 30 Mar 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Local Cloth via Zoom
    Register

    Members! Join us for coffee or tea, conversation, and quiet handiwork.  Suggestions: knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, sock darning, embroidery or any other portable project you have going lending itself to a get together. Let’s exchange ideas and chit-chat!  The Handwork Circle will now be in person at our new studio on the first and third Thursday of every month and on Zoom for the remaining Thursdays of the month from 1 - 3pm.

    Bring. Yourselves, a mug, and your ongoing work. Also optional: bring a piece of your finished work to show others what your interests are.

    Hosted by Susette Shiver 

    Sign up at least 2 days in advance to receive your Zoom log-in information ahead of time.



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  • Stitch & Stab Circle

    • 03 Apr 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    Knitters! Crocheters! Needlefelters! Let's get together with your needles or hooks and make stuff. This is not a class- you should know something about your chosen craft but my suspicion is that you will learn something along the way. Knitters, needlefelters and crocheters are just like that. We do have some experienced folks in our group so you can count on getting some advice too.

     Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, any FO's for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library for perusal, lots of yarn for sale in the shop and we have tea and coffee available. 

    Skill level: This is not a beginner's class. You should have some knowledge of your craft, but all skill levels are welcome!

    This is a free event for members but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Hosted by Peggy Newell


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  • Night Knitting Circle

    • 05 Apr 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    Knitters arise! After a long day at work, how about a little creative time with friends mid-week? This is not a class - you should know how to knit, but we suspect you will learn something along the way. We have experienced knitters in our group, so you can count on getting and giving some advice.

    Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, items for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library, local yarn for sale in the shop and tea and coffee are available. Bring your own supper.

    Skill level: This is not a group for beginners to learn how to knit. All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of knitting is required.

    This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Cohosts: Judi Jetson & Mary Euler



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  • Handwork Circle

    • 06 Apr 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
    Register

    Members! Join us for coffee or tea, conversation, and quiet handiwork.  Suggestions: knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, sock darning, embroidery or any other portable project you have going lending itself to a get together. Let’s exchange ideas and chit-chat!  The Handwork Circle will now be in person at our new studio on the first and third Thursday of every month and on Zoom for the remaining Thursdays of the month from 1 - 3pm.

    Bring. Yourselves, a mug, and your ongoing work. Also optional: bring a piece of your finished work to show others what your interests are.

    Hosted by Susette Shiver and Ceil Jensen 

    Sign up at least 2 days in advance to receive registration information ahead of time.



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  • Invasive Fiber Study Group

    • 06 Apr 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
    • 8
    Register


    In our monthly Invasive Fiber Study Group we collaborate with regional ‘invasive’ (or highly abundant) plants from kudzu to knotweed. We forage and process these often misunderstood plants together for natural dyes, yarn, basketry, paper, and more! HERE is a link to our meeting notes.


    Led by: Nica Rabinowitz

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  • Stitch & Stab Circle

    • 10 Apr 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    Knitters! Crocheters! Needlefelters! Let's get together with your needles or hooks and make stuff. This is not a class- you should know something about your chosen craft but my suspicion is that you will learn something along the way. Knitters, needlefelters and crocheters are just like that. We do have some experienced folks in our group so you can count on getting some advice too.

     Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, any FO's for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library for perusal, lots of yarn for sale in the shop and we have tea and coffee available. 

    Skill level: This is not a beginner's class. You should have some knowledge of your craft, but all skill levels are welcome!

    This is a free event for members but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Hosted by Peggy Newell


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  • Night Knitting Circle

    • 12 Apr 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    Knitters arise! After a long day at work, how about a little creative time with friends mid-week? This is not a class - you should know how to knit, but we suspect you will learn something along the way. We have experienced knitters in our group, so you can count on getting and giving some advice.

    Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, items for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library, local yarn for sale in the shop and tea and coffee are available. Bring your own supper.

    Skill level: This is not a group for beginners to learn how to knit. All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of knitting is required.

    This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Cohosts: Judi Jetson & Mary Euler



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  • V-Handwork Circle

    • 13 Apr 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Local Cloth via Zoom
    Register

    Members! Join us for coffee or tea, conversation, and quiet handiwork.  Suggestions: knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, sock darning, embroidery or any other portable project you have going lending itself to a get together. Let’s exchange ideas and chit-chat!  The Handwork Circle will now be in person at our new studio on the first and third Thursday of every month and on Zoom for the remaining Thursdays of the month from 1 - 3pm.

    Bring. Yourselves, a mug, and your ongoing work. Also optional: bring a piece of your finished work to show others what your interests are.

    Hosted by Susette Shiver 

    Sign up at least 2 days in advance to receive your Zoom log-in information ahead of time.



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  • Textile Study Group

    • 13 Apr 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
    Register


    The Textile Study Group is back by popular demand!

    The Textile Study Group met monthly for more than six years when Local Cloth was just getting started. It was a chance to get together and share the studies, rabbit holes, obsessions, curiosities, techniques, research,  and explorations by members with occasional guest presenters.

    Join us on Thursday, April 13 at 6:30pm for our first meeting. We will  brainstorm ideas for the future and learn what some upcoming graduates at Warren Wilson College and Haywood Community College have been working on for their final projects.

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  • Tapestry Study Group

    • 18 Apr 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
    Register

    Open to all tapestry weavers, or tapestry weaver wannabes.  We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9am-12pm.

    Supplies: Please bring a project you are working on, a finished piece to share with the group, any questions you may have
    about materials, techniques, etc.  We are looking for a good discussion and sharing of ideas about tapestry.


    Skill level: This is not an introductory class so will be no instruction, but by sharing ideas and experiences we will all learn from each other.

    Led by: Betty Hilton-Nash


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  • Night Knitting Circle

    • 19 Apr 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    Knitters arise! After a long day at work, how about a little creative time with friends mid-week? This is not a class - you should know how to knit, but we suspect you will learn something along the way. We have experienced knitters in our group, so you can count on getting and giving some advice.

    Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, items for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library, local yarn for sale in the shop and tea and coffee are available. Bring your own supper.

    Skill level: This is not a group for beginners to learn how to knit. All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of knitting is required.

    This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Cohosts: Judi Jetson & Mary Euler



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  • Handwork Circle

    • 20 Apr 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
    Register

    Members! Join us for coffee or tea, conversation, and quiet handiwork.  Suggestions: knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, sock darning, embroidery or any other portable project you have going lending itself to a get together. Let’s exchange ideas and chit-chat!  The Handwork Circle will now be in person at our new studio on the first and third Thursday of every month and on Zoom for the remaining Thursdays of the month from 1 - 3pm.

    Bring. Yourselves, a mug, and your ongoing work. Also optional: bring a piece of your finished work to show others what your interests are.

    Hosted by Susette Shiver and Ceil Jensen 

    Sign up at least 2 days in advance to receive registration information ahead of time.



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  • The Spinning Study Group

    • 23 Apr 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • WNC Farmers Market
    • 7
    Register

    The Spinning Study Group's purpose is to share the joy of handspinning. We welcome anyone from the professional spinner to those who are just beginning - all share a love of learning. 

    This month we will meet on the 4th Sunday, at the WNC Farmers Market, in conjunction with Fiberfest. Come find us and spin away outside, in a covered pavilion.

    Supplies: Participants must bring their own spinning wheels and fiber. Some fiber may be available to share but is not guaranteed at each meeting.

    Skill level: This is not a group for beginners to learn how to spin. All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of spinning is required.

    This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Host: Judi Jetson



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  • Stitch & Stab Circle

    • 24 Apr 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    Knitters! Crocheters! Needlefelters! Let's get together with your needles or hooks and make stuff. This is not a class- you should know something about your chosen craft but my suspicion is that you will learn something along the way. Knitters, needlefelters and crocheters are just like that. We do have some experienced folks in our group so you can count on getting some advice too.

     Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, any FO's for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library for perusal, lots of yarn for sale in the shop and we have tea and coffee available. 

    Skill level: This is not a beginner's class. You should have some knowledge of your craft, but all skill levels are welcome!

    This is a free event for members but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Hosted by Peggy Newell


    Show details

  • Night Knitting Circle

    • 26 Apr 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    Knitters arise! After a long day at work, how about a little creative time with friends mid-week? This is not a class - you should know how to knit, but we suspect you will learn something along the way. We have experienced knitters in our group, so you can count on getting and giving some advice.

    Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, items for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library, local yarn for sale in the shop and tea and coffee are available. Bring your own supper.

    Skill level: This is not a group for beginners to learn how to knit. All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of knitting is required.

    This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Cohosts: Judi Jetson & Mary Euler



    Show details

  • V-Handwork Circle

    • 27 Apr 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Local Cloth via Zoom
    Register

    Members! Join us for coffee or tea, conversation, and quiet handiwork.  Suggestions: knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, sock darning, embroidery or any other portable project you have going lending itself to a get together. Let’s exchange ideas and chit-chat!  The Handwork Circle will now be in person at our new studio on the first and third Thursday of every month and on Zoom for the remaining Thursdays of the month from 1 - 3pm.

    Bring. Yourselves, a mug, and your ongoing work. Also optional: bring a piece of your finished work to show others what your interests are.

    Hosted by Susette Shiver 

    Sign up at least 2 days in advance to receive your Zoom log-in information ahead of time.



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  • Stitch & Stab Circle

    • 01 May 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    Knitters! Crocheters! Needlefelters! Let's get together with your needles or hooks and make stuff. This is not a class- you should know something about your chosen craft but my suspicion is that you will learn something along the way. Knitters, needlefelters and crocheters are just like that. We do have some experienced folks in our group so you can count on getting some advice too.

     Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, any FO's for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library for perusal, lots of yarn for sale in the shop and we have tea and coffee available. 

    Skill level: This is not a beginner's class. You should have some knowledge of your craft, but all skill levels are welcome!

    This is a free event for members but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Hosted by Peggy Newell


    Show details

  • Night Knitting Circle

    • 03 May 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    Knitters arise! After a long day at work, how about a little creative time with friends mid-week? This is not a class - you should know how to knit, but we suspect you will learn something along the way. We have experienced knitters in our group, so you can count on getting and giving some advice.

    Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, items for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library, local yarn for sale in the shop and tea and coffee are available. Bring your own supper.

    Skill level: This is not a group for beginners to learn how to knit. All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of knitting is required.

    This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Cohosts: Judi Jetson & Mary Euler



    Show details

  • Handwork Circle

    • 04 May 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
    Register

    Members! Join us for coffee or tea, conversation, and quiet handiwork.  Suggestions: knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, sock darning, embroidery or any other portable project you have going lending itself to a get together. Let’s exchange ideas and chit-chat!  The Handwork Circle will now be in person at our new studio on the first and third Thursday of every month and on Zoom for the remaining Thursdays of the month from 1 - 3pm.

    Bring. Yourselves, a mug, and your ongoing work. Also optional: bring a piece of your finished work to show others what your interests are.

    Hosted by Susette Shiver and Ceil Jensen 

    Sign up at least 2 days in advance to receive registration information ahead of time.



    Show details

  • Invasive Fiber Study Group

    • 04 May 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
    • 10
    Register


    In our monthly Invasive Fiber Study Group we collaborate with regional ‘invasive’ (or highly abundant) plants from kudzu to knotweed. We forage and process these often misunderstood plants together for natural dyes, yarn, basketry, paper, and more! HERE is a link to our meeting notes.


    Led by: Nica Rabinowitz

    Show details

  • Stitch & Stab Circle

    • 08 May 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    Knitters! Crocheters! Needlefelters! Let's get together with your needles or hooks and make stuff. This is not a class- you should know something about your chosen craft but my suspicion is that you will learn something along the way. Knitters, needlefelters and crocheters are just like that. We do have some experienced folks in our group so you can count on getting some advice too.

     Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, any FO's for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library for perusal, lots of yarn for sale in the shop and we have tea and coffee available. 

    Skill level: This is not a beginner's class. You should have some knowledge of your craft, but all skill levels are welcome!

    This is a free event for members but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Hosted by Peggy Newell


    Show details

  • Night Knitting Circle

    • 10 May 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    Knitters arise! After a long day at work, how about a little creative time with friends mid-week? This is not a class - you should know how to knit, but we suspect you will learn something along the way. We have experienced knitters in our group, so you can count on getting and giving some advice.

    Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, items for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library, local yarn for sale in the shop and tea and coffee are available. Bring your own supper.

    Skill level: This is not a group for beginners to learn how to knit. All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of knitting is required.

    This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Cohosts: Judi Jetson & Mary Euler



    Show details

  • V-Handwork Circle

    • 11 May 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Local Cloth via Zoom
    Register

    Members! Join us for coffee or tea, conversation, and quiet handiwork.  Suggestions: knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, sock darning, embroidery or any other portable project you have going lending itself to a get together. Let’s exchange ideas and chit-chat!  The Handwork Circle will now be in person at our new studio on the first and third Thursday of every month and on Zoom for the remaining Thursdays of the month from 1 - 3pm.

    Bring. Yourselves, a mug, and your ongoing work. Also optional: bring a piece of your finished work to show others what your interests are.

    Hosted by Susette Shiver 

    Sign up at least 2 days in advance to receive your Zoom log-in information ahead of time.



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  • Textile Study Group

    • 11 May 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
    Register


    The Textile Study Group rides again!

    Join us for speakers including fiber artists and professionals in the field. Book recommendations to come.

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  • Tapestry Study Group

    • 16 May 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
    Register

    Open to all tapestry weavers, or tapestry weaver wannabes.  We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9am-12pm.

    Supplies: Please bring a project you are working on, a finished piece to share with the group, any questions you may have
    about materials, techniques, etc.  We are looking for a good discussion and sharing of ideas about tapestry.


    Skill level: This is not an introductory class so will be no instruction, but by sharing ideas and experiences we will all learn from each other.

    Led by: Betty Hilton-Nash


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  • Night Knitting Circle

    • 17 May 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    Knitters arise! After a long day at work, how about a little creative time with friends mid-week? This is not a class - you should know how to knit, but we suspect you will learn something along the way. We have experienced knitters in our group, so you can count on getting and giving some advice.

    Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, items for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library, local yarn for sale in the shop and tea and coffee are available. Bring your own supper.

    Skill level: This is not a group for beginners to learn how to knit. All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of knitting is required.

    This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Cohosts: Judi Jetson & Mary Euler



    Show details

  • Handwork Circle

    • 18 May 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
    Register

    Members! Join us for coffee or tea, conversation, and quiet handiwork.  Suggestions: knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, sock darning, embroidery or any other portable project you have going lending itself to a get together. Let’s exchange ideas and chit-chat!  The Handwork Circle will now be in person at our new studio on the first and third Thursday of every month and on Zoom for the remaining Thursdays of the month from 1 - 3pm.

    Bring. Yourselves, a mug, and your ongoing work. Also optional: bring a piece of your finished work to show others what your interests are.

    Hosted by Susette Shiver and Ceil Jensen 

    Sign up at least 2 days in advance to receive registration information ahead of time.



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  • The Spinning Study Group - All About Plying

    • 21 May 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 408 Depot St, Ashveille, NC
    • 10
    Register